BEND, OR -- A Bend man was indicted Monday on several drug and weapons charges, following a months-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team.

Earlier this year, agents identified 45-year-old Justin Polit as a suspected cocaine trafficker. He was cited during a traffic stop in April, near South Century Drive. Because of his extensive criminal past, the road was closed while deputies and detectives conducted a high-risk traffic stop. During a subsequent search of his home and truck, detectives say they found a substantial quantity of coke, cash, guns, firearm suppressors, silencers and a 3D printer used to make illegal firearm parts.

In 2022 and unrelated to this case, Polit petitioned the Deschutes County Circuit Court to allow him to purchase and possess firearms. Although the courts restored his gun rights, he is not permitted to manufacture or possess firearm silencers. 

Monday's indictment by a Deschutes County Grand Jury includes charges of Unlawful Manufacture of Cocaine, Attempted Unlawful Delivery of Cocaine and Felon in Possession of a Silencer. Federal charges are still being considered.